Game 2 of the big showdown with the Royals was very much like the first. A large crowd of 34,945 turned out, turned on and remained on 11 throughout. "Once again, chairs were optional" wrote Bob Verdi in his game summary.

The Royals once again did not take long at all to take charge of the proceedings. George Brett led the game off by torching starter Francisco Barrios for a home run, and...